Description
Quick and Easy Chicken Spaghetti is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with creamy, cheesy spaghetti for a delightful weeknight meal. Perfectly seasoned and easy to prepare, this recipe allows you to whip up a satisfying dinner in no time. With its rich flavors and creamy texture, it’s sure to be a family favorite, making even the busiest nights feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Boil salted water in a pot and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir cream cheese and chicken broth into the skillet with cooked chicken until melted and creamy.
- Drain the spaghetti (reserve some pasta water) and add it to the skillet. Toss until well coated; add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg